The Pied Piper

About the Book

When the town of Hamelin is overrun by rats, a mysterious piper dressed in piebald clothing offers to rid the town of the pests using his magic pipe. But after the greedy mayor refuses to pay, the piper plays a different tune, leading the town's children away. Vivid, colorful panels and expressive character illustrations capture the mystery, magic, and moral lesson of this classic fable.

About the Author

Robert Browning (1812–1889) was a major English poet and playwright of the Victorian era, famous for his mastery of dramatic monologues. His poem, The Pied Piper of Hamelin, remains his most famous children's work.